A Little Monk
# A Little Monk

A Little Monk (Korean: 동승; RR: Dong-seung) is a 2003 South Korean film helmed by first-time director Joo Kyung-jung. It was chosen as one of the "10 Best Korean Films" in 2003 by the Korean Association of Film Critics Awards.

## Plot

Three monks live in a quiet, secluded mountain temple. The little monk is unhappy living in the temple and longs for his mother to return for him; the teenage monk who cannot forget a pretty girl he once met and decides to leave the temple; and the old monk who takes care of them.

## Cast

* Kim Tae-jin as little monk
* Kim Ye-ryeong as widow
* Kim Min-kyo as Jeong-shim
* O Yeong-su as temple master
* Jeon Moo-song as woodcutter

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result |
| - | - | - | - | - |
| 2002 | Shanghai International Film Festival | Golden Goblet Award for Best Screenplay | Joo Kyung-jung | Won |
| 2003 | Tiburon International Film Festival | Humanitarian Award: Best Children Film | A Little Monk | Won |
| 2003 | Asia Pacific Screen Awards | Best Director | Joo Kyung-jung | Won |
